Public Relations Specialists Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $52,610 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.30
10th percentile $35,420
90th percentile $89,980
Employed locally 400
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,420
    25th
    $43,250
    50th (median)
    $52,610
    75th
    $74,280
    90th
    $89,980

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Public Relations Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $102,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,200
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,460
    District of Columbia $97,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,370
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $93,220

    Nearby metros — Public Relations Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,460
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $78,420
    Winchester, VA-WV $76,460
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,840
    Anchorage, AK $72,240
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $71,840

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $42,410
    Graphic Designers $47,970
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,000
    Interior Designers $55,110
    Producers and Directors $50,160
    Editors $61,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Asheville, NC is $25.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.46 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Asheville, NC is 24.6% below the national median of $69,780. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Public Relations Specialists in Asheville?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,420 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,250.